Especially for those over 60 years old, identity theft is a very real menace. More than $36 billion is taken from older Americans every year via financial abuse and fraud. Financial fraud perpetrated against the elderly is a growing threat. According to the Department of Justice, the number of elderly identity theft victims rose by […]
How to reduce your risk of cancer
You may have heard different pieces of advice on how to prevent cancer—some of them conflicting with one another. In reality, the science of cancer prevention is an ongoing process and scientists and doctors are still trying to discover what strategies work best. Overall, the consensus is that your chance of getting cancer is most […]
Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors
Ever petted a cat or dog and felt more relaxed and at peace? Keeping pets can offer many health advantages to their owners, such as lowering cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart attacks or strokes, and also combating depression.
Home Security And Safety Tips For Seniors
Check out these tips for living safely and securely in your own home, even in this new season of life. excerpt: Basic Home Protection Home invasions have severe consequences. There are certain precautions you can take that will help keep you safe: Make sure all doors are locked when you are home. Whether you live […]
Should you supplement your health insurance with a dental and vision plan?
The state of your eyes and mouth are highly crucial to your body’s health. Vision and dental insurance are frequently left out of traditional health insurance plans, so you must choose to add them yourself. Traditional health insurance plans usually address emergencies and hospital stays for everything from a skin infection to cancer. Issues such […]
Coping With Loneliness: Tips for Seniors
With so much having changed (friendships, mobility, even location), it can be hard to find new friendships as a senior adult. Here are some tips for assuaging loneliness. Excerpt: Make friends Make the effort to meet new people. At first, you may simply enjoy the companionship of a casual acquaintance. But over time, some of […]
The Truth About Reverse Mortgages
Have you seen commercials talking about how great a reverse mortgage can be? It sounds like a dream come true, promising to have the home you own actually pay you a monthly retirement income. Like things that sound too good to be true, the actuality is a bit more complicated, and there are pitfalls. Let’s […]
Worst Foods for Arthritis and Joint Pain
What should you eat to keep your arthritis pain at bay? What are the no-go foods? excerpt: Some foods have nutritional properties that are beneficial for arthritis and joint pain. Others can exacerbate the problem, acting as triggers for inflammation. Knowing what to eat and what to avoid is key, nutritionists say. Here are five […]
Heart Disease Prevention Strategies for the Elderly
As we get older, we usually have two aims in mind: to live a long time and to also experience the highest possible quality of life. One approach to accomplishing both of these objectives is to prevent heart disease before it emerges as a health issue. Of course, it’s natural to experience some heart health […]
Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes
Preparing taxes in a new season of life can be complicated. Check out these tips for senior citizens preparing their tax returns. excerpt: Current research indicates that individuals are likely to make errors when preparing their tax returns. The following tax tips were developed to help you avoid some of the common errors dealing with […]
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